November Scholar of the Month

November’s Scholar of the Month is Mayukhjit from Newham Music Hub. 13-year-old Mayukhjit has had a fantastic few months of music-making, having passed his grade 7 flute exam with distinction, won first prize of the British Flute Society Competition and Stratford Music Festival, and learning under Sir Simon Rattle as part of the London Symphony Orchestra’s Next Generation Programme. Alongside his busy performance schedule on both the flute and Indian flute, Mayukhjit is also one of Newham Music’s Youth Ambassador, which gives him the opportunity to mentor other young musicians.

Mayukhjit has been described by his tutor as ‘a diligent, enthusiastic and thoroughly musical student. He is always well prepared for every lesson going above and beyond what is asked of him each week to an outstanding level of musicianship. Mayu also plays the Indian flute and has active interest in all genres of music that we encounter in our flute lessons. He is a wonderful, dedicated, and enthusiastic musician to work with who always goes the extra mile to achieve successful musical outcomes. His ability to perform fluently in different styles and improvise with flair are both well beyond his years’. 

We asked Mayukhjit about how he’s finding his Scholarship so far:

What are you looking forward to most this year?

I am working very hard to achieve ABRSM Grade 8 in Flute and Piano Grade 3 by the end of this year. This year onwards, I am feeling excited to be part of the NYO along with my ongoing LSO sessions.

What has been your favourite moment of your Scholarship so far?

The scholarship has helped me tremendously in pursuing my musical studies. One of my most cherishable moments is becoming the first prize winner in British Flute Society competition 2023. The next one is undoubtedly working with Sir Simon Rattle for a day-long workshop and performing as part of the London Symphony Orchestra in June, 2023 in Trafalgar Square and in front of 6000 + audiences and Mayor of London. Without the support from LMF, my musical journey could not progress this far.

What are your musical goals for the future?

I am aspiring to be a professional musician. My goal is not only limited to be a flautist but also explore the areas like composing and editing music.